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Retail Trade · Chino, CA

Moon Valley Nurseries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Moon Valley Nurseries has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$2,190
Back wages owed

Moon Valley Nurseries in Chino, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Moon Valley Nurseries once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,190 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, OakCliff - Shell in Dallas, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$2,190
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Moon Valley Nurseries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRANZIN'S MEAT MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MY GIRLFRIENDS QUILT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VIVA VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INTERPRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7DOCHO SERVICE STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NISSAN OF FORT WORTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4FIVE SEASONS TIRE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9JACK MADDEN FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LEXUS OF WATERTOWN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ZEIGLER AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7MOSESIAN FARMS OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5REYES FOOD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UPSTATE POOL MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5DON'S APPLIANCES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JIM MILLS NISSAN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6808 BOATS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FRANK'S NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WALMART, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0POCAHONTAS SALES AND…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5Moon Valley Nurseries, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
Moon Valley Nurseries has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Moon Valley Nurseries in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Moon Valley Nurseries ranks #6,762 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($2,190). Moon Valley Nurseries carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #6,762 of 8,492 Retail Trade employers on WHD back wages ($2,190).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $2,190 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Moon Valley Nurseries Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for Moon Valley Nurseries in Chino, CA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Moon Valley Nurseries to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2023-07-14

Last Inspection

2023-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,190
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,190
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,190

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Moon Valley Nurseries owed $2,190 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Moon Valley Nurseries compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Moon Valley Nurseries Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 0 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Moon Valley Nurseries, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Granzin's Meat Market 1 insp. New Braunfels, TX MY Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe 1 insp. Smithfield, UT Viva Vegas 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Interproduce, INC. 1 insp. Springfield, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Budget Tire Co. - South
Trenton, MI
0 inspections $0
OakCliff - Shell
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Joe Ricci Automotive
Taylor, MI
0 inspections $0
7-Eleven #32379
Carrollton, TX
0 inspections $0
La Michoacana Meat Market
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Moon Valley Nurseries's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Moon Valley Nurseries against Budget Tire Co. - South, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Moon Valley Nurseries's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Moon Valley Nurseries also carries $2,190 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moon Valley Nurseries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Moon Valley Nurseries's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Moon Valley Nurseries have? ▼
Moon Valley Nurseries has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Moon Valley Nurseries had? ▼
Moon Valley Nurseries has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-14 and the most recent on 2023-07-14. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Moon Valley Nurseries? ▼
Moon Valley Nurseries has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,190 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Moon Valley Nurseries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Moon Valley Nurseries, resulting in $2,190 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Moon Valley Nurseries operate in? ▼
Moon Valley Nurseries operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Moon Valley Nurseries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Moon Valley Nurseries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,190 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Moon Valley Nurseries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Moon Valley Nurseries's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, OakCliff - Shell in Dallas, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.